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Kate Pace Way
Location North Bay to Callander Ownership City of North Bay and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority Management City of North Bay and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority Length 12 km Difficulty (1-easy; 2-moderate; 3-difficult) 1 Supported Activities walking/running, cycling, inline skating Amenities parking, washrooms, rest area, picnic area Surface paved pathway; some hills; portions of trail located on municipal roads Rules for Use: - cyclists and inline skaters must yield to pedestrians Safety Considerations: - hill warnings Maintenance: - regularly throughout the season Description: This twelve kilometre pathway, named in honour of Olympic skier and native daughter Kate Pace, is a multi-use trail for walking, jogging, cycling, and inline skating, and is intended for shared use. The pathway winds through a variety of environments including sections surrounded by trees, streams, and nature, municipal parks, roadways, and residential areas as well as North Bay's beautiful waterfront. Along the waterfront, walkers may choose to walk along the lock-stone sidewalk which meanders through seasonal gardens and along beautiful Lake Nipissing, while biker and bladers continue along the paved pathway. The pathway runs parallel to Lakeshore Drive where pathway users can take a short detour and enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants. Directions: From the HWY 11/17 junction near Seymour Street, head northeast on HWY 11/17 and turn left at Cassells Street. Turn right onto Main Street West, and left onto Memorial Drive where you will find a parking lot and the Kate Pace Way trailhead. |
